sugiero
/suxjeɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I suggest" is translated into Spanish as sugiero.
sugiero means "I suggest" and is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb sugerir.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using sugiero que to introduce a clause, the following verb must be in the subjunctive mood.
How do you pronounce it?
/suxjeɾo/
Did you know?
- The word sugiero comes from the Latin suggerere, which literally meant 'to carry up' or 'to bring under'.
- In some Latin American cultures, using sugiero in a group setting can be seen as too assertive, so speakers often use the 'we' form sugerimos to sound more collaborative.
- In a formal business setting, instead of saying sugiero, a professional might use the phrase me permito sugerir, which translates to 'I allow myself to suggest'.
Examples in context
- Le sugiero que estudie más para el examen.I suggest you study more for the exam.
- Le sugiero que tome en cuenta todas las opciones antes de tomar una decisión.I suggest you consider all the options before making a decision.
- Te sugiero que leas ese libro. ¡Es muy interesante!I suggest you read that book. It's very interesting!
- Te sugiero que pruebes esta nueva receta. ¡Está deliciosa!I suggest you try this new recipe. It's delicious!
- Te sugiero este vino tinto.I suggest this red wine to you.
- Solo sugiero una solución rápida.I only suggest a quick solution.
- No sugiero cambiar el plan ahora.I don't suggest changing the plan now.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are deciding where to eat dinner.
- Lucía¿Qué quieres cenar, Javier?What do you want for dinner, Javier?
- JavierNo lo sé, ¿tienes alguna idea?I don't know, do you have any ideas?
- LucíaTe sugiero el restaurante italiano.I suggest the Italian restaurant to you.
- Javier¡Es una excelente idea!That is an excellent idea!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
